Two stressed teachers talk together

The National Education Union (NEU), in anticipation of their Annual Conference in Harrogate, conducted a survey of over 14,000 teachers in English state schools on the levels of stress they experienced in the workplace.

Stressed teacher

The National Education Union (NEU) has released new findings on the impact of a standardised curricula on teachers through their new report, “Are you on slide 8 yet?”.

Young people in office

The 93% Club, a social enterprise that aims to open doors for state-educated students, has published its 2024 Impact Report, which details that impact of the organisation’s work on social mobility, networking, and ensuring disadvantaged students are able to secure graduate roles.

Teenage boy using smartphone while studying

New data from the Children’s Commissioner’s School and College Survey has shown that 90 per cent of secondary schools and 99.8 per cent of primary schools have policies in place to stop the use of mobile phones during the school day.

Cadets in training

A new report has found that children who join the cadets do better at school, have better attendance and behaviour, and are more likely to go to university.

Trainee engineers

A report into the perceptions of the best routes into engineering and technology amongst teaching professionals has found an even split between university and apprenticeships.

Young man studying on laptop outside

A new report by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) has calculated that, due to differences in educational achievement between boys and girls, half a million men have missed out on university over the past decade.

Young teacher smiling in classroom

The Department for Education’s (DfE) Teaching Vacancies has commissioned new research that reveals the most desirable skills recruiters want to see in teachers’ job applications.

Teacher speaking to pupils in classroom.

A new report by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) looks into what causes the disadvantage gap and urges the government to address the underlying causes of school absences.

Empty classroom

The first of findings from a NEU survey have revealed that a third of teachers in private schools have needed to seek additional work to supplement their teacher income.

Student in a classroom.

A report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has revealed that disadvantaged children may not be benefiting from funding intended for them.

Dinner lady giving student a school dinner.

The Education Committee has urged the government to use its Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to remove the requirement to apply for free school meals for eligible children from low-income families.

Child focused on assembling a puzzle.

New research has shown that children perform cognitive tasks quicker on their own, rather than in the presence of an adult they have not met before.

Young apprentice carpenter at work.

A new National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) study has found that if early years behavioural and cognitive skills are addressed as children progress through education, the job market could be boosted.

Young girl drawing while teacher watches.

Three quarters of parents want their children’s teachers to be trained in conversations about mental and physical health at school, found a new report from the Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH).

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